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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

thankful

Today I am thankful for...

...my little blog break. I was dealing with a massive case of inspiration overload. Such a terrible problem to have, huh? I was unable to shut my mind off for days at a time and it was wearing me out! The break was just what I needed and I have gained a little perspective, I think. :) I'm so happy to be back!

...those of you who checked in on me during that time. You guys are so sweet!

...my heavily creamed cup of coffee this morning. Mmmm.

...my little family. They are all so wonderful!

...an awesome quilt retreat this past weekend. I feel so blessed to be able to quilt as one of my "jobs".

...sleep! (See point directly above.)

...my amazing friends that are so supportive of me.

...sunshine and a decent run in the crisp air this morning.

...good music on my ipod and a little quilting time to go with it.

...loads of new fabric. I'd better get busy....it's a tough job, but someone's got to do it. :)

welcome back amanda jean. when i read your blog post... i was tempted to e-mail you & ask if i could post the same on my blog... because it totally felt like something i could have said. yay for a break & coming back inspired and happier :-)

Welcome Back Crazy Mom! It's so easy to feel overwhelmed with the internet ... AND this time of year. I'm feeling a big case of it coming on myself. I can't wait to see what you do with that gorgeous stack of fabrics up there!

Welcome back Amanda Jean, I know what you mean by inspiration overload, but it's still great to be inspired. Now if I could just feed my family hot dogs and twinkies every night I could get a lot more accomplished...lol Glad you're back ;)

So glad to see you back, and I'm delighted that you feel refreshed. I was worried that you felt burned out and (somewhat selfishly) that you would feel unable to continue writing your wonderful, inspirational blog.In the words of Bruce: "You're my favourite!"

We all need to step back once in a while, and I'm glad you recognized when you needed to do so. You know we all will be right here waiting when you come back, so take your time. A happy and refreshed Amanda Jean is really what we love!

So glad to see you back. Can't wait to hear what the inspriation overload translates to in fabric and quilts!

I'm so glad you're back. I checked in regularly while you were away and every time I saw your little Merry Go Round note it reminded me to pay attention to the things that are important and not to get too bogged down in "have-to's". Thanks for that.

I am so glad you came back. I 'discovered' your blog just as you began your break. I have always been intimidated by quilting, but you have given me the courage to try. I have always made clothes (since I was 7) but quilting seemed beyond me. I am just finishing up a raggy quilt for my new nephew who is due on Friday. (I procrastinate like you do!) Next project is a Christmas raggy quilt with Moda Winter Wonderland charm squares. I have the squares, but I've been good and not tried to assemble yet. I'll work on getting more sophisticated as I go along, but this suits me for now. Thank you so much for your blog. And thanks to your awesome hubby and family too, for sharing you with us.

I am so glad you came back. I 'discovered' your blog just as you began your break. I have always been intimidated by quilting, but you have given me the courage to try. I have always made clothes (since I was 7) but quilting seemed beyond me. I am just finishing up a raggy quilt for my new nephew who is due on Friday. (I procrastinate like you do!) Next project is a Christmas raggy quilt with Moda Winter Wonderland charm squares. I have the squares, but I've been good and not tried to assemble yet. I'll work on getting more sophisticated as I go along, but this suits me for now. Thank you so much for your blog. And thanks to your awesome hubby and family too, for sharing you with us.

My morning cup of java hadn't been the same without your blog to join it!

So tonight I am thankful...that you did what you needed to do...that you share such amazing inspiration as much as you do...to read your newest post...that you are out there, doing what you do with honesty and passion...to know that you are back and my coffee will once again be what it is meant to be!

I am thankful you are back and you are well. I checked in everyday, but I didn't email you because I didn't want yo to get overwhelmed with emails. A break is meant to be time off, not a time to be over emailed.

I love the new look of your blog. I love colors and the simplicity of your banner. It really makes it stand out and look great. I see that you replaced your profile picture too. I love that haircut.

Thanks for coming back and keeping us around. We really appreciate you and your blog. This is one of the very first blogs I found when I started quilting and I have been coming back everyday since.

Remember to take it slow and not get overwhelmed. Take breaks when you need them. Enjoy time with your kids and not your computer. We understand. It is better to have you off on a break, then to have you break it off and not come back at all.

I love the new header and your pic. Finished my quilt before I flew home, will send you a pic once I take one. Once again, a job well done at the retreat. I learned a lot, loved the food and made some new friends, can never have too many quilty friends!

I am so glad that you came to Colorado too! I had such a great time and feel so inspired- that being said I have not yet revisited my blocks- it's been a busy week at school. Tonight though, I plan on getting cozy with the seam ripper!